Welcome to The Big Read at KRL
We want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended events, submitted art work and/or essays, or contributed comments to this blog as part of The Big Read. The Big Read concluded at the end of February, so we won't be adding any new content, but feel free to browse this site and check out any of the links you see here or at the companion site featuring the interview with Brian Herbert. And keep reading!
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Join us for a discussion of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, the impact of television and media on reading, censorship, and the free expression of ideas. Each week a new question will be posted on this blog. Scroll down to see this week's question. You can join the conversation by clicking on "COMMENTS" here.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, February 28th, 7pm. Location: Andante Coffee, 123 Bijune Drive, Bainbridge Island Join the Conversation Cafe group to discuss "Civic Engagement", in a lovely, relaxed, atmosphere.
Check back each week for new videoclips, artwork and more discussion. We're on Facebook, too. Be sure to look for us there as well!
The question for this week:
Now that we are entering the final week of "The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451" programs, discussions and events, is there anything else you want to say about literature, reading, or the failure to recognize the value of a "right" or "thing" until it is gone?
(If you don't want to sign-in with an email account, you can leave your comments by clicking on "Nickname" and typing in a nickname, or, by clicking on "Anonymous". Then just click on "Publish Your Comment" and we'll do the rest).
The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read in Kitsap County is also supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library.
2 comments:
That question really opens up a can of worms! So many ways to go in answering this one. I must say that I really ended up missing my hair, once it was all gone! Never thought about it much while I had a full head of it.
Also, I think some things I once saw as a "right" (like smoking in public) are better off thought of as privilege best done where it doesn't interfere with someone else's health. Things change when perceptions change (and vice versa)!
I have enjoyed following this blog and will miss it when it's gone! Perhaps it can be left up for a while, after The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451 is over?
It was awesome to see that so many young people participated in the art and essay contests!
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